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Vlim · 02-27-2005, 10:18 AM

Hi Pete,

Could well be, although I'd expect it to be a bit later.

German law forced a change of proofing and proof marks. This law was published in june, 1939 and became official from april, 1940 onwards in Germany and from june, 1940 in Germany-controlled areas. Last to join was Austria in july, 1940.

It's very well possible (and most plausible) that Mauser pistols started being proofed 'new style' between june, 1939 and april, 1940.

02-27-2005, 10:18 AM	#8
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi Pete, Could well be, although I'd expect it to be a bit later. German law forced a change of proofing and proof marks. This law was published in june, 1939 and became official from april, 1940 onwards in Germany and from june, 1940 in Germany-controlled areas. Last to join was Austria in july, 1940. It's very well possible (and most plausible) that Mauser pistols started being proofed 'new style' between june, 1939 and april, 1940.